Pull Up And Thrive with Stephen Capps

 Explore over 98 insightful episodes and 9 exclusive bonus episodes, totaling 42 hours of invaluable podcast content, created and curated over nearly 4 years. Join us on today's show as Stephen reveals the top 10 strategies to excel in both your personal and professional life. Perfect for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and anyone looking to enhance their success, our podcast delves into essential business tactics, leadership development, and personal growth. Tune in and discover actionable insights, expert advice, and practical tips to crush it in your life and business. 10 Focus:9 Tenacity: 8 Think Long Term: 7 Accountability: 6 Communication:5 Surround Yourself with people smarter than you: 4 Hire for Culture Fit First: 3 Under promise and Over-Deliver: 2 Cash is King: 1 Take Calculated Risks: Get The Successful Entrepreneurs Blueprint!Join The Blue Collar Business AcademyJoin our Facebook group, The Blue Collar Business Academy Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

 Are you contemplating starting your own business? In this eye-opening episode, Stephen delivers essential insights and practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Discover the critical distinctions between being a skilled tradesman and mastering the art of business management. Learn the fundamental business skills you need, from strategic planning and financial management to marketing and operations. Equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities of entrepreneurship. Tune in to gain a realistic perspective on what it takes to successfully launch and run your own business. 1- Is this a hobby or a business?2-Right Mindset3- This is a business ,do business stuff4- You have to charge enough5- Decide what YOU want6- Avoid debtEpisode 45 How Do I Set My Price? Helping You Make Money That's Out Of This World!Episode 14 Decision Making Made Simple Episode 11 Who's Driving The Business Anyways? Pull Up And Thrive TrailerEpisode 42 Managing Cash Flow 101. Managing The Flow So You Can Avoid The Crash And Burn Get The Successful Entrepreneurs Blueprint!Join The Blue Collar Business AcademyJoin our Facebook group, The Blue Collar Business Academy Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

Are you tired of running like a hamster in a wheel inside your business, constantly busy but never moving forward? In this episode, Stephen delves into the fundamentals of effective delegation, a critical skill for business success and leadership. Discover how mastering delegation can transform your productivity, empower your team, and drive your business forward. Stephen shares practical tips and strategies to help you delegate tasks like a rock star, freeing up your time to focus on high-impact activities. Whether you're a small business owner, entrepreneur, or leader looking to optimize your workflow, this episode provides valuable insights to enhance your leadership skills and streamline your operations. Tune in to learn how to leverage delegation to boost efficiency, increase team collaboration, and achieve sustainable growth in your business.Procrastinate On Purpose (book) Rory VadenSarah's cousin the potter- Tyler Sandstrum's websiteEpisode 6:  3 Myths Business Owners Believe About HiringGet The Successful Entrepreneurs Blueprint!Join The Blue Collar Business AcademyJoin our Facebook group, The Blue Collar Business Academy Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

 In this episode, Stephen dives deep into the essential questions every small business owner has but may be hesitant to ask. Covering topics such as choosing between LLC and S-Corp, managing finances to avoid cash flow issues, setting competitive pricing, and navigating the complexities of business loans, Stephen provides practical, actionable advice. Additionally, he addresses common challenges like dealing with difficult customers, improving employee reliability, and maintaining adequate cash reserves. Whether you're just starting out or looking to optimize your existing business, this episode is packed with insights and tips to help you succeed. Don't miss out on this comprehensive guide to mastering small business management. Episode 4:  Deep Dive Into Knowing Your Numbers  Episode 42:  Managing Cash Flow 101. Managing The Flow So You Can Avoid The Crash And Burn Episode 6 : 3 Myths Business Owners Believe About Hiring Episode 11:  Who's Driving The Business Anyways? Episode 45: How Do I Set My Price? Helping You Make Money That's Out Of This World!Get The Successful Entrepreneurs Blueprint!Join The Blue Collar Business AcademyJoin our Facebook group, The Blue Collar Business Academy Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

Everyone suffers loss, and has experienced hurt, pain, betrayal, rejection, you've been let down, disappointed, devastated. You have felt sadness, loneliness, anger, rage, wrath, this is unfair this is not right. Why did this happen to me, to my family, why now? How many times do I have to go through this?  If you haven't experienced these things, then you haven't lived long! In this episode Stephen lays out how you can live again after loss.Get The Successful Entrepreneurs Blueprint!Join The Blue Collar Business AcademyJoin our Facebook group, The Blue Collar Business Academy Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

In the words of the all-wise Mr. Miyagi, “Your focus needs focus.” Entrepreneurs can get stuff done, but sometimes it is so hard to keep their focus. In this episode, Stephen unpacks 4 tactics that he uses to keep focus and get stuff done! It answers the question of how I keep focused on my business.This Episode on YouTubeStephen's YouTube channelStephen website www.stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1DISC AssessmentEnneagram test1- You have to understand yourself.2- What do I want? Really?3- Make a schedule that reflects your focus.4- Do what works for you.Get The Successful Entrepreneurs Blueprint!Join The Blue Collar Business AcademyJoin our Facebook group, The Blue Collar Business Academy Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

We say that we know the definition of insanity. It is probably one of the most overused phrases in the English language: "When you keep doing something over and over again, expecting a different result." But when a hard charging, get the job done guy or gal keeps banging their head against a wall over and over again but, they expect a different outcome, this is also insanity. In the episode Stephen lays out 3 things you can do to give up and do something different. Episode 88: How Do I Hire When No One Wants To Work? Tactics For Hiring In 2024Episode 90: How NOT To Crack Under The Pressure. 3 Ways To Make It When Things Are Not Happening.1- Pivoting is not quitting2- Think inside the box Craig Groeschel website https://www.craiggroeschel.com/3- What is the low-hanging fruit?Get The Successful Entrepreneurs Blueprint!Join The Blue Collar Business AcademyJoin our Facebook group, The Blue Collar Business Academy Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

1- make a quality decisionEpisode 14 Decision Making Made Simple2-Give yourself some grace3- Understand it will be HARDGet The Successful Entrepreneurs Blueprint!Join The Blue Collar Business AcademyJoin our Facebook group, The Blue Collar Business Academy Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

We all can get ourselves into pressured situations, and we add pressure to ourselves as hard-charging entrepreneurs. In this episode, Stephen shares how to not crack under the pressures of life and business.  1- You need trusted advisorsProverbs 11:14 ….. But in the multitude of counselors, there is safety.Episode 14 Decision Making Made Simple 1 Corinthians 3:6One plants, another waters but God brings the increase 2- Drop our timelines and expectations Proverbs 16:9A man's mind plans his way. But the Lord directs his steps and establishes them. Watch The Chosen https://watch.thechosen.tv/#carouselsAmazon Documentary- Jesus and Johnathan 2- Remember where we came fromPsalms 106 9-13 He rebuked the Red Sea, and it dried up; he led them through the depths as through a desert. 10 He saved them from the hand of the foe; from the hand of the enemy, he redeemed them. 11 The waters covered their adversaries; not one of them survived. 12 Then they believed his promises and sang his praise. 13 But they soon forgot what he had done and did not wait for his plan to unfold.Isaiah 30:41  But those who wait on the Lord. Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles. They shall run and not be weary. They shall walk and not faint.Get The Successful Entrepreneurs Blueprint!Join The Blue Collar Business AcademyJoin our Facebook group, The Blue Collar Business Academy Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

Growing a business is NOT easy, but follow-up can be. In this episode, Stephen has a conversation with Tanner Mullen about hiring, culture, and Tanner's cutting-edge CRM built for service business, Drip Jobs.    Episode 88: How Do I Hire When No One Wants To Work? Tactics For Hiring  In 2024Start Drip Jobs for free https://dripjobs.com?ref=pullupandthriveGet The Successful Entrepreneurs Blueprint!Join The Blue Collar Business AcademyJoin our Facebook group, The Blue Collar Business Academy Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

You will never get anything by sitting back and waiting for it to happen. Being passive will NOT move you forward! On today's show, finding good help in 2024, in this episode Stephen lays out his new aggressive hiring tactics for 2024.Episode 6: 3 Myths Business Owners Believe About HiringEpisode 22: How Do I Hire My First Employee? 1.0 11 Ways To Crush It When Making Your First Hire!Episode 24: How Do I Hire My First Employee? 2.0 6 Strategies To Hire Like A BOSS Episode 6 3 Myths Business Owners Believe About HiringGet The Successful Entrepreneurs Blueprint!Join The Blue Collar Business AcademyJoin our Facebook group, The Blue Collar Business Academy Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

Business is NOT for the faint of heart; there are so many things that you have to figure out. In this episode, Stephen lays out 8 ways NOT to lose your butt in business. 1- not everyone is your customer2- put it in writing 3- get a deposit4- get a starting signature and a completion signature5- Take pictures 6- Be specific in your estimate 7 Communicate 8- Underpromise and over-deliverEpisode 36 No Excuses! 6 Ways To Avoid Excuses In Your Life And Business!Get The Successful Entrepreneurs Blueprint!Join The Blue Collar Business AcademyJoin our Facebook group, The Blue Collar Business Academy Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

How do you grow your network, and why is it important? In this episode, Stephen has special guest Jerry Iverson, a networking expert with 20 years in the trenches. Jerry lays out the importance of a network, how to build it, and how to grow your business.  Center of influence 1-Cultivating that connection Aligning myself with them 2-CommunicationIdentifying their pain point3-Collaboration Here's a simple solution to your problemGet The Successful Entrepreneurs Blueprint!Join The Blue Collar Business AcademyJoin our Facebook group, The Blue Collar Business Academy Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

If we could go back in time, what would we tell our younger selves?  In this episode, Stephen lays out the 10 things he wishes he would have known when he started.7 million able-bodied men out of the workforceEpisode 6 3 Myths Business Owners Believe About Hiring1 Everyone is trying to figure it out2 Don't get stuck in your own head3 You need 3 people in your life to keep you out of trouble4 It's way harder and takes longer than you think5 Staying the course is the hardest part.6 You have to surround yourself with smart people7 Not everyone is your customer8 Hire for culture fit first9 Hire people that can produce an outcome10 Cash is kingGet The Successful Entrepreneurs Blueprint!Join The Blue Collar Business AcademyJoin our Facebook group, The Blue Collar Business Academy Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

Are you asking the question how do I grow my business? In this episode, Stephen lays out just that in 4 simple steps. 1 You have to make a commitment to personal growth Matthew 25:14: “For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted to them his property. 15 To one, he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability.2 What is the outcome that you are driving towards? Episode 73: The Power Of Creating A Vision To Run Towards! With Mike Howerton3 What are the habits that will drive me towards my vision?Book- “How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big” by Scott AdamsEpisode 9: Don't Set Goals! Do This Instead4 Accountability Join The Blue Collar Business Academy Get The Successful Entrepreneurs Blueprint!Join The Blue Collar Business AcademyJoin our Facebook group, The Blue Collar Business Academy Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

Do you hate heartburn? Me too, but worse than that, I hate not knowing what's causing it. Honestly, sometimes it's really hard to put your finger on the source of the pain. In this episode, Stephen is going to tackle the 7 mistakes business owners make that are guaranteed ways to give you heartburn, revisited from episode 1 of Pull Up ANd Thrive.Episode 1: 7 Mistakes business owners make that are guaranteed to give you heartburn.Episode 82: 10 Old School Work Habits Guaranteed To Make You Money!Episode 45: How Do I Set My Price? Helping You Make Money That's Out Of This World!Episode 3: Where do I Start? Start HereEpisode 6 3 Myths Business Owners Believe About HiringEpisode7: 3 Steps To Crushing It At Delegation1- They don't know their numbers.2- Don't have systems.3- Hiring the wrong people.4- Don't delegate.5- They don't drive the business.6- Lack of self-awareness.7- Debt.Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University Get The Successful Entrepreneurs Blueprint!Join The Blue Collar Business AcademyJoin our Facebook group, The Blue Collar Business Academy Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

They say, “There's no school like the old school.” On this episode, Stephen shares old-school work habits guaranteed to make you money! 1- show up2- give the customer a price Episode 48: Stop Doing Bids For A Living! And Start Making Money!!3- do what you say you would doEpisode 38 No Excuses! 6 Ways To Avoid Excuses In Your Life And Business!4- if it's not right. Make it rightEpisode 41 4 Tactics To Keep Customers Coming Back For More! How Do I Get Customers For Life?5- Don't count your chickens before the hatch. Pay your bills firstEpisode 42: Managing Cash Flow 101. Managing The Flow So You Can Avoid The Crash And Burn6- Live on less than you make7- tell the truth8- treat people how you would want to be treated 9- go the extra mile10- out work everyone elseGet The Successful Entrepreneurs Blueprint!Join The Blue Collar Business AcademyJoin our Facebook group, The Blue Collar Business Academy Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

We give ourselves too many outs, too many escapes. If this doesn't work, I'll go back to my job. If living on my own doesn't work, I'll move back home with my parents. If this marriage doesn't work, we'll get a divorce. Too many easy ways out. If comfort is your priority, then the road to success may not be for you. To be successful, you have to grow, and growth is NOT comfortable, and comfortable is NOT growth. In this episode, Stephen lays out 3 things you can do that will drive your life and business forward.1- there is no going back.2- there is no plan B.Episode 53: Stop Fighting Fires! Find The Friction And Stop The Fires.3- pivoting is NOT quitting!The path of the just shines brighter and brighter as the noonday sun Proverbs 4:18Get The Successful Entrepreneurs Blueprint!Join The Blue Collar Business Academy Stephen Capps pull up and thrive small business coaching Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

Everyone will face challenging times in life or business in the form of hardship, difficulty, loss,  slowed economic times, or another struggle sooner or later. The question is, are you ready? No one can be prepared 100% but in this episode, Stephen lays out 6 things you can do to navigate the struggle and thrive in uncertain times.  "Everyone who hears his words and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. Then he went on to say everyone who hears his words and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand." Matthew 7:24-26  "It rains on the just and the unjust." Matthew 5:452 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.”Surely, He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler And from the perilous pestilence. 4 He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings, you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler. 5 You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, Nor of the arrow that flies by day, 6 Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday.  Psalms 91:1-61- It could always be worse  2- Lean in3- Don't build a monument4- Support system5- Cash6- You need a place of refugeGet The Successful Entrepreneurs Blueprint!Join Pull Up And Thrive-ELITEStephen Capps pull up and thrive small business coaching Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

How do I win at business without losing my family?  This is NOT something that you can do alone. It requires working together as a family.  In this episode, Stephen lays out 7 hacks for raising a family and getting things done!1- You must have a work ethic!2- You have to manage your time.3- You must communicate.Episode 52: You Don't Need Work Life Balance; You Need Work, Life Focus!Episode 40: What Is The Key To Success? Communication Is The Key.4- Work together.5- Be intentional.6- You have to run the business. Episode 11: Who's Driving The Business Anyways? 7- Take purposeful breaks.Get The Successful Entrepreneurs Blueprint!Join Pull Up And Thrive-ELITEStephen Capps pull up and thrive small business coaching Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

Everyone makes mistakes, yes, even Stephen...lol After 20 years in business, he has made his fair share of failures and mistakes. In this episode, Stephen lays out his top 10 failures and mistakes all to make you feel better about yourself. So stop letting your failures hold you back! 10- Putting a 5-ton forklift on a 1-ton truck9-  Not having a plan8- Shuffling vendors7-  Not having a cash reserve6- Sheilding sparks with a piece of cardboard5- Saying, "When I say jump, you say how high."4- Not understanding hiring Episode 6 3 myths business owners believe about hiring3- Not paying payroll taxes for 2 years2- Not getting coaching sooner1- DebtDave Ramsey's Finical Peace University Episode 49 5 Hacks To Supercharge Failure Into Success.Join Pull Up And Thrive-ELITEStephen Capps pull up and thrive small business coachingGet The Successful Entrepreneurs Blueprint! Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

Are you struggling in your business, or are you just ready to go to the next level? Is faith, family, and business important to you? Then Pull Up And Thrive- ELITE is for you! This is Stephen's online program that's 1- On-demand Master Classes 2- Exclusive Community 3- Group coaching, 2- 1 one-hour calls each month, where Stephen answers your questions live! Join today! Pull Up And Thrive-ELITEJoin Pull Up And Thrive-ELITEStephen Capps pull up and thrive small business coachingGet The Successful Entrepreneurs Blueprint! Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

Have you ever wondered how to start a handyman business? Or any other business, for that matter? In this episode, Stephen sits down with Allen Lee from The Handyman Journey to discuss just that. Book a consultation call with Allen Lee at www.handymanjourney.com/coachingEpisode 52: You Don't Need Work Life Balance; You Need Work, Life Focus!Get The Successful Entrepreneurs Blueprint! Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

Are you asking yourself, "How do I attract great people?" Well, great people are looking for a great place to work. In this episode, Stephen lays out the 8 things he had done to create that great place to work. Pull Up and Thrive trailer Episode 1  6 Steps To Overcoming AdversityEpisode 2 7 Mistakes Business owners make that are guaranteed to give you heartburn.Episode 75 Discovering Servant Leadership. Making The Leap From Boss To Leader!Episode 6 3 Myths Business Owners Believe About Hiring1- Everything Starts with the Leader2- what kind of work environment do you want to have?3- Mission statement and core values4- Create a health culture5- Build a team based on the mission statement and core values of 6- let people do their job7- Have fun8- RecognitionGet The Successful Entrepreneurs Blueprint! Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

We have all worked for horrible bosses, and the last thing we wanted was to be one ourselves! But sometimes, it happens, even to the best of us. In this episode, Stephen lays out the steps to make the leap from boss to servant leader. Philippians 2:5-71- CommunicateEpisode 40 What Is The Key To Success? Communication Is The Key!2- care3- Create a healthy culture4- Create a sense of valueStephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

Have you ever noticed the habits of people who just can't ring the bell of excellence?  Why can't they do it? They say they're really trying but as you dig deep you realize that there is always a reason why.  In this episode, Stephen gives you 10 things to be sure to avoid to not be a loser and be a winner. Atomic Habits (book) James Clear1 Be Lazy.  Be activeRomans 13:12-14 NKJV 2 Have a loser mindset. Have a winner's mindset3 Big talker. Big doer4 Live beyond your means. Live on less than you make.Average New Car Price Actually Drops, but It's Still over $48,000 (caranddriver.com) 5 Make excuses.  Produce results Episode 38 6 Ways To Avoid Excuses In Your Life And Business!6 Not willing to take a calculated risk. Count the cost and go for it!Episode 49 5 Hacks To Supercharge Failure Into Success.Episode 47 Dream No Small Dreams! How To Stop Playing It Safe And Go For It!Episode 57 7 Hacks For Doing The Hard Stuff.7 Lack of mental toughness. Have a whatever it takes attitude. Studies have shown that 95% of people over 30 years old will never sprint again.8 Complain all the time. Full of gratitude.9 Unthankful. Be thankful.10 Blame others. Take personal responsibility. Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

Do you feel like you have too much to do to slow down? And the phrase slow down to go fast sounds like a foreign language? Well, there is power in the pause. In this episode, Stephen talks to coach Mike Howerton about the power of vision and creating a fun vision board with your family. Join Stephen's tribe. Habakkuk 2:2-3-2-3 The Message (MSG)Rocketmen bookMike's website: www.howertoncoaching.comMike's email: mike@howertoncoaching.comStephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

There are a lot of myths, assumptions, and just plain wrong ways of thinking on the path to excellence. In this episode, Stephen lays out the 5 hacks that he has discovered that you can use too to drive you toward excellence.Join Stephen's tribe at www.stephencapps.comEpisode 71 Why Is My Marketing Failing? With Chandler Lyles 1- Dare to suck2- Everyone is figuring it out  - Talk to the experts     Aberdeen Custom Gate and Iron's: website www.aberdeengate.com 3- You MUST make progress.There MUST be an improvement.IT TAKES TIME. You are not going to start something brand new and go viral. Consistency is the key and, by far, the hardestSometimes it's slow because you have no idea what you are doing.Follow my framework do, fail, learn, and repeat.Episode 49 5 Hacks To Supercharge Failure Into Success.4- Beware, Everybody, knows a guy.  Episode 25Dream No Small Dreams! How To Stop Playing It Safe And Go For It!5- Anything new requires a new skill set.Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

Are you wasting money on your marketing? Rather than having a plan, do you find yourself doing random acts of marking? In this episode, Stephen has a conversation with marketing expert Chandler Lyles. Chandler's website- www.highbeammarketing.comChandler's email- chandler@highbeammarketing.comStephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

For some reason, we think when we have taken all the right measures to make a decision that, there's no fear or doubt. In reality, any time we do anything of importance, there's always uncertainty. In this episode, Stephen lays out step by step how to bulldoze uncertainty.  Board of Directors explained- Episode 14 Decision Making Made Easy.1- Decide- What is the outcome I'm driving towards? 2- What TOOLS do you need to get you where you want to go?3- What's holding you back?4-Set milestones that you control.5- Execute. Execute. Execute.Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

We will not rise to the occasion, but rather we will fall to the level of our training. As business owners, we can be very optimistic, and we often say, "it will all work out," and yes, in the end, eventually it does, but how much unnecessary pain do we suffer through? What is really happening is we are failing in our preparation. In this episode, Stephen lays out the nuts and bolts of how to prep like a rockstar.  Episode -Stephen Capps On The Entreleadership Podcast1-Have a plan or a system.What's your shack?  Episode 67  3 Hacks That Get Results!2- Practice, have drills, and do training.3- Communicate. Episode 40 What Is The Key To Success? Communication Is The Key!4- Understand diminishing returns.5- Create checklists.6- Don't wait till the last minute. Episode 38- No Excuses! 6 Ways To Avoid Excuses In Your Life And Business!7- Have backups for your backups. Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

Are you tired of the race to the bottom in the price game?  And you ask the question how  I can bring value to the customer?  In this episode, Stephen unpacks bringing high value to the customer experience. - What is important to the customer? What do they care about?Setting your priceWhat does it cost you to operate?What will the market bear?What is the value to the customer?What is your plan for growth?-Communicate-Exceed their expectations Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

We all want results, but too many times, we are looking for big complicated, and glamorous actions. The reality of getting real results is quite the opposite. In this episode, Stephen lays out 3 hacks so you, too, can get the outcomes that you want. 1- You have to put yourself out there and take a risk -The stupid questions are the ones you don't ask. You don't know what you don't know. Episode 47 Dream No Small Dreams! How To Stop Playing It Safe And Go For It!2- Take advice - The power is in the doingNaaman Healed of Leprosy 2 Kings 53- Fill your life with activities that nobody sees -Lynard Skynyrd website www.lynyrdskynyrd.comWhat is your shack?Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

There are only 2 types of people, those who talk and those who do. One of the most important mindsets you can have is a mindset of action. In this episode, Stephen unpacks how you can implement the action mindset in your life and business to supercharge your results and go further faster.Episode 63 How to have a winning mindset part 2 1- admit that there's a problem to be solved2- Identify the problem  Episode 14 Decision Making Made Simple3- Talk to an expert4- Implement a plan5- AccountabilityStephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

We all have mindsets. The question is, are they good ones? Everyone has had a negative experience, hurt, pain, or tragedy touch their life. If we're not careful, those moments or snapshots can cause us to build a prison or draw a line in the sand that holds us back from our God-given potential. This is the fourth episode in Stephen's series, The Mindset To Freedom.  He'll share his personal experience of the darkest moments of loss in his life, personally and professionally and how you can happen to stuff rather than everything happening to you when you have an OFFENSE! Romans 8:13-  What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?Proverbs 23:7- For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he...Episode 62 How To Have A Winning Mindset? Mindset To Freedom.  Part 1Episode 63 How To Have A Winning Mindset? Mindset To Freedom.  Part 2Episode 64 How To Have A Winning Mindset? Mindset To Freedom.  Part 3 A mindset is a belief that orients the way we handle situations—the way we sort out what is going on and what we should do. Our mindsets help us spot opportunities, but they can also trap us in self-defeating cycles. Mindsets | Psychology Today Mindset #3 Have an offense—the action of engaging an opposing team with the objective of scoring points or a goal.David Ramsey Website  ramseysolutions.comFinancial Peace University Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

We all have mindsets. The question is, are they good ones? Everyone has had a negative experience, hurt, pain, or tragedy touch their life. If we're not careful, those moments or snapshots can cause us to build a prison or draw a line in the sand that holds us back from our God-given potential. This is the third episode in Stephen's series, The Mindset To Freedom.  He'll share his personal experience of the darkest moments of loss in his life, personally and professionally. Intense: an expression of great zeal, energy, determination, or concentration.Acceptance: a general agreement that something is true, reasonable, or cannot be changed.Episode 62 How To Have A Winning Mindset? Mindset To Freedom Part 1Episode 63 How To Have A Winning Mindset? Mindset To Freedom Part 2Dr. Caroline Leaf- “You cannot sit back and wait to be happy and healthy and have a great thought life; you have to make the choice to make this happen.” Dr. Caroline Leaf's websiteDr. Wayne Dyer- “if feeling bad when bad things happen is going to improve the quality of your life. I would be here telling you, let's teach people how to feel bad….. Everything that happens is a lesson, and we can either learn from it, or we can become a victim of it.”Dr. Wayne Dyer's websiteStephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

We all have mindsets. The question is, are they good ones? Everyone has had a negative experience, hurt, pain, or tragedy touch their life. If we're not careful, those moments or snapshots can cause us to build a prison or draw a line in the sand that holds us back from our God-given potential. This is the second episode in a series that Stephen calls, The Mindset To Freedom.  He'll share his personal experience of the darkest moments of loss in his life, personally and professionally.Episode 62 How To Have A Winning Mindset? Mindset To Freedom part 1Actionable Information Definition: Actionable: something specific and able to be acted on. Information: knowledge gained through study, communication, research, instruction, etc.What is MySpace?  click hereLue Holtz, the former head coach of  Notre Dame, says,“Don't tell your problems to people. Eighty percent don't care, and the other twenty percent are glad you have them.” People will not understand your sacrifice.Episode 52 You Don't Need Work Life Balance; You Need Work Life Focus!Episode 14 Decision Making Made SimpleStephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

We all have mindsets. The question is, are they good ones? Everyone has had a negative experience, hurt, pain, or tragedy touch their life. If we're not careful, those moments or snapshots can cause us to build a prison or draw a line in the sand that holds us back from our God-given potential. This is the first episode in a series that Stephen calls, The Mindset To Freedom. He'll share his personal experience of the darkest moments of loss in his life, both personally and professionally.  For as he thinks within himself, so is he.  Proverbs 23:7A mindset is a belief that orients the way we handle situations—the way we sort out what is going on and what we should do. Our mindsets help us spot opportunities, but they can also trap us in self-defeating cycles. Mindsets | Psychology TodayThrow wide the gates so good and true people can enter.People with their minds set on you (God), you keep completely whole, Steady on their feet because they keep at it and don't quit. Depend on God and keep at it because, in the Lord God, you have a sure thing.   Isaiah 26:2-5, Message BibleStephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

This is the best of 2022- Episode 41 was the most popular show of 2022.  So Stephen thought it was worth another listen. The hardest and most expensive part of business is getting a customer. In this episode, Stephen answers the question how do I get customers for life? You work too hard to get a customer. Once you have them, how do you keep them coming back again and again? Farm & Factory Interiors website www.farmfactoryinteriors.comPride of the Farm Hog feeder LightFarm & Factory Interiors phone number 469-658-5396Stephen's website www.stephencapps.com1 on 1 Coaching with StephenUSAutomatic website www.usautomaticgateopeners.com/store/AGES (Automatic Gate Equipment & Supply) website www.agessupply.com4- Under-promise and over-deliver3- Upfront pricing2- Do what you say you will do1- Stand behind your service or product, if it's not right make it right, go beyondEmail Stephen connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

What do I do when I don't know what to do? This is a question I have faced over and over again in my life and entrepreneurial journey.  After much trial and error, I have learned that this is all a part of life. It's not about doing something wrong. It's life.  In this episode, I'll outline my steps to navigate challenging seasons of uncertainty. Work with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com1 Don't make a decision. Episode 14 Decision Making Made Simple2 Be committed to what you're doing.2 Timothy 1:2 (NKJV)For this reason, I also suffer these things; nevertheless, I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day.3 Consult with your board of directors.Episode 59  How To Live Your Best Life In 2023!4 Be willing to take good advice from anyone.Work with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

Are you asking, "how do I live my best life?"  If you're done with living a mediocre life, if you are done being sick and tired of being sick and tired and if you are saying enough is enough! Then you are ready to live your best life in 2023!  In this episode, Stephen lays out the 4 steps to start living your best life now!Work with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com1- Don't set goalsEpisode 9 Don't Set Goals! Do This Instead2- Get a board of directors Proverbs 11:14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counselors, there is safety.                                                                                                                Episode 14 Decision Making Made Simple3- Set up accountabilityBonus Episode The Best Decision I Ever Made. With Aaron DurandWork with Stephen 1 on 14- StartEpisode 57 7 Hacks For Doing The Hard Stuff

It's that time of year turkey, dressing, and most of all, being thankful.  In this episode, Stephen talks about the lesson he learned from his 5 year old daughter about being thankful and lays out 10 ways that we can show others that we're thankful for them. Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com1- Say it2- Handwritten  note3- $100 handshake4- Compliment in front of people5- Find out what is important to them.6- Celebrate special days7- Special gift doesn't have to cost a lot of money8- RecognitionBook- O Great One!: A Little Story About the Awesome Power of Recognition  By David Novak O Great One!: A Little Story About the Awesome Power of Recognition: Novak, David, Bourg, Christa: 9780399562068: Amazon.com: Books9-  Do a fun activity together. 10- Have an EPIC party

John F Kennedy famously said in a speech on September 12, 1962, "We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard" In this episode, Stephen lays out 7 hacks for doing the hard things, the things that are really the most important. Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.comEpisode 28 When Should I Say I Quit? 1- make a quality decisionEpisode 14 Decision Making Made Simple2-Give yourself some grace3- Understand it will be HARD4 - AccountabilityEpisode 39 12 Hacks To Get Big Stuff Done And Move Your Life Forward!5- Support group6- Identify your Why 

No one wants to struggle, no one wants to suffer pain, and nobody wants hardship, but these are the very things that can give us an advantage. In this episode, Stephen lays out the steps he took to turn what seems to be a disadvantage into an advantage.Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.comYoutube butterfly video 1- NO Excuses2- Life is NOT fair3 There are no shortcuts4- You have to lean inDavid and Goliath book by Malcolm Gladwell

Have you ever had to have a conversation that you did not want to have with a team member, but you knew you had to do it?  In this episode, Stephen lays out the 10 things you want to do when having a difficult conversation. So buckle up because, here, we, go! Episode 45 Bring The Fight To The Marketplace. How Leading Through Serving Will Win The DayPull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com1- have the conversation in private 2- be prepared3- Call out the elephant in the room4- have a witness5- get it in writing6- keep it brief7- give a scale of 1-108- be clear 9- next steps10- check-in

When your phone rings or a customer sends you an email, it's because they have a problem and they are looking for someone to solve it, but more than that, the marketplace is looking to be served. In the episode, Stephen lays out how we all can serve our team, the marketplace, and our customers by being a Servant Warrior.  Episode 41  4 Tactics To Keep Customers Coming Back For More! How Do I Get Customers For Life?Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

They say if you want to go fast, go alone, but if you want to go far, go together!You DO NOT want to miss this event. Click HERE to get your spot! Use the code EARLYBIRD and saveAre you running your business? Or is the business running you? Maybe you're doing “OK,” but you're ready to crush it and take your life and business to the next level. If that's you, then this in-person Bootcamp is for you! Stephen will share his strategies and tactics that took his business from the brink of bankruptcy to a debt-free and thriving 7 figure business.Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

There is nothing worse than going into the office and thinking I'm going to get these 5 things done by lunch. But you're at the office for 2 minutes, and there's a problem AKA a fire, you put that one out, and there's another, then another...WHAT"S GOING ON!? You my friend, have friction. In this episode, Stephen helps you dig deep to discover where the friction is coming from. Because remember, only you can prevent fires. Work with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com1 Information- Episode 34 12 Books To Read In 2022 That Will Rock Your World! 2 Hire the right peopleStephen's DO NOT DO hiring list.    Hire to build a relationship.   To help them out.    You need help, and they need a job.Episode 6 3 Myths Business Owners Believe About Hiring Episode 22 How Do I Hire My First Employee? 1.0 11 Ways To Crush It When Making Your First Hire! Episode 24 How Do I Hire My First Employee? 2.0 6 Strategies To Hire Like A BOSSBonus Episode We Are In A Crisis, A Hiring Crisis. 5 Action Steps You Can Take Today To Make That Next Hire! Episode 50 How Do I Motivate People?3 Create systemsEpisode 48 Stop Doing Bids For A Living! And Start Making Money!!4 Communicate & TrainEpisode 40 What Is The Key To Success? Communication Is The Key!5 DelegateEpisode 7 3 Steps To Crushing It At Delegation 

How many times have you heard that you need work life balance?  Probably more times than you can count. In this episode, Stephen lays out how you don't need work-life balance but rather work life focus! Watch this episode on youtube Work with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com1- Communication- early and often2- Sacrifice- There is no baby without pain, there is no success without failure, and there are no wins without sacrifice.Entrepreneur Definition:Entrepreneur a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.Dave Ramsey's FPU3. Activity- Episode 28: When Should I Say "I Quit?Episode 2: 6 Steps To Overcoming AdversitySeth Godin The Dip (book)4. Intentional breaks- Schedule family nights, dinners, and outings. We're doing nothing but the family. Communicate "this is going on."1 Communication2 Sacrifice3 Activity4 Intentional breaks

In the words of the all-wise Mr. Miyagi, “your focus needs focus.” Entrepreneurs can get stuff done, but sometimes it is so hard to keep their focus. In this episode, Stephen unpacks 4 tactics that he uses to keep focus and get stuff done! And answers the question of how do I keep focused on my business? Stephen's YouTube channel Stephen website www.stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1DISC Assessment Enneagram test1- You have to understand yourself.2- What do I want? Really?3- Make a schedule that reflects your focus.4- Do what works for you.

Have you ever asked the question, "how do I motivate people?"  You don't,  you hire motivated people. That probably wasn't the answer you wanted to hear,  but in this episode,  Stephen lays out 6 ways to find and hire the right people that don't have to be motivated. Stephen's website stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 11- Create a great place to work2- Find out what's important to them.3- Matching core values.4- Identify the specific skills needed.  Dig deep, High-level5- Don't hire people who need a job.6- Skills test.Helpful Episodes#22  How Do I Hire My First Employee? 1.0 11 Ways To Crush It When Making Your First Hire!#24 How Do I Hire My First Employee? 2.0 6 Strategies To Hire Like A BOSS#6 3 Myths Business Owners Believe About Hiring